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The Froggery, an Asian-inspired estate with a Japanese garden and tea house on more than 15 acres on the island of Islesboro, off Lincolnville, was sold because the owner relocated to Hong Kong. Photo courtesy of DeCaro Luxury Auctions
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The Froggery, an Asian-inspired estate with a Japanese garden and tea house on more than 15 acres on the island of Islesboro, off Lincolnville, was sold because the owner relocated to Hong Kong.
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Glass walls in the house were made by Charles Barone and provide views of original sculptures and oil paintings displayed throughout.
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The home's large wrap-around porch and cantilevered, upper deck were designed to resemble a ship's deck.
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The garden has koi ponds, reflection pools and Zen gardens with gravel patterns.
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A spiral staircase features a handrail that was built by a yacht company.
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The master bathroom boasts an oversized shower with a classic Japanese woodblock print reinterpreted using mosaic tiles.
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Mahogany floors and window frames, red oak timber beams, poplar ceilings and cedar trim are meant to evoke a wooden vessel.
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The Islesboro home's interior was designed to be built with glass, wood, granite, slate, bronze and stainless steel.
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A stone pathway with three Japanese Torii gates leads to an authentic tea house.
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An authentic tea house sits adjacent to the main home.
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The 8,000-square-foot home sits on more than 15 acres on Islesboro overlooking Penobscot Bay.
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The Froggery has abundant shorefront on the island of Islesboro.